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CONDOLENCES

CONDOLENCES EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE 

Condolences: Ken Roberts

April 4, 2021April 6, 2021 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WMAL

• UPDATED: We were deeply saddened this weekend to learn that veteran radio executive Ken Roberts, VP/Market Manager for Cumulus Washington,

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CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS TOP 40 

Remembering ‘Captain Bill’ Vogel

March 30, 2021 kevincarter WKHQ

• Longtime popular Michigan radio fixture William “The Captain” Vogel, probably best known and loved for his two decades of

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CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS 

Condolences: Tedd Webb

March 30, 2021March 30, 2021 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WFLA

• Tedd Webb, who was a major presence on Tampa Bay radio for the better part of a half-century, died

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CHARITY CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE 

iHeart Colorado Rallies For Boulder

March 25, 2021March 28, 2021 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia Colorado announced “We are iHeart Colorado. Boulder Strong” — an on-air broadcast fundraiser happening Friday, March 26 to

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CONDOLENCES COUNTRY FRONT PAGE 

Remembering Connie Bradley

March 24, 2021March 24, 2021 kevincarter ASCAP

• Connie Bradley, one of the pioneering women of the music business in Nashville, and who ran ASCAP’s Nashville office

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Remembering Kevin Mahoney

March 23, 2021 kevincarter KAZU

• We were deeply saddened to learn that the tragic and senseless murders in Boulder, CO on Monday that have

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AWARDS CLASSIC ROCK CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE MILESTONES 

March 25 Declared ‘Michael Stanley Day’

March 23, 2021 kevincarter Michael Stanley, Rock Hall Of Fame, WNCX

• The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is honoring Michael Stanley, longtime Cleveland rock star, radio and TV personality

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CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS 

Remembering Andy Ockershausen

March 18, 2021March 19, 2021 kevincarter WMAL

• Andrew Martin Ockershausen, longtime media executive whose career began in the golden days of radio and continued into the

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CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE 

Remembering Bud Buschardt

March 16, 2021March 16, 2021 kevincarter

• On Tuesday we briefly told you about the passing of a friend to many in our industry — Bud

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CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TRIPLE A 

WXRT MD John Farneda Dies At 59

March 10, 2021March 11, 2021 kevincarter WXRT

• We keep losing legends… Yesterday we received the sad news that John Farneda, longtime Music Director of Entercom Triple A

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BREAKING NEWS

Patrick Davis Named PD, Q99.7/Atlanta
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

Patrick Davis Named PD, Q99.7/Atlanta

November 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Patrick Davis Named PD, Q99.7/Atlanta

• Cumulus Media has tapped veteran programmer Patrick Davis as Program Director of Top 40 WWWQ (Q99.7)/Atlanta, effective Immediately. Davis

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DIGITAL

WMG Welcomes Chang In SVP Role
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

WMG Welcomes Chang In SVP Role

November 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG Welcomes Chang In SVP Role

• Leda Chang has been appointed to the newly created role of SVP, Global Brand & Audience for Warner Music

Gould Named SVP/Sales, iHeart/SF
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE SALES 

Gould Named SVP/Sales, iHeart/SF

October 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Gould Named SVP/Sales, iHeart/SF
Denver Welcomes Media’s Next Generation
CONVENTIONS DIGITAL EDUCATION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO 

Denver Welcomes Media’s Next Generation

October 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Denver Welcomes Media’s Next Generation
VP Upgrade For Quu’s Joe Marshall
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VP Upgrade For Quu’s Joe Marshall

October 27, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on VP Upgrade For Quu’s Joe Marshall
Executive Action: Play It Again Music
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Executive Action: Play It Again Music

October 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Play It Again Music

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‘Top 10 Now & Then,’ Knows When…

November 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Top 10 Now & Then,’ Knows When…

• Benztown announced that award-winning radio personality and music exec Rick Nuhn, writer and host of the long-running, internationally syndicated

Time To Consult With Don Parker
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Time To Consult With Don Parker

November 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Time To Consult With Don Parker
Evans Named NPR Chief Development Officer
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Evans Named NPR Chief Development Officer

November 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Evans Named NPR Chief Development Officer

LABEL LOVE

A&R Enhancement Underway At BBR/BMG
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A&R Enhancement Underway At BBR/BMG

November 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A&R Enhancement Underway At BBR/BMG
WMG Welcomes Chang In SVP Role
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WMG Welcomes Chang In SVP Role

November 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG Welcomes Chang In SVP Role
Women in Music: Hands Across The Water
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Women in Music: Hands Across The Water

November 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Women in Music: Hands Across The Water
Gersh Named Chairman, Bella Figura Music
EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Gersh Named Chairman, Bella Figura Music

November 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Gersh Named Chairman, Bella Figura Music
‘Tis The ‘Almost Acoustic’ Season
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‘Tis The ‘Almost Acoustic’ Season

November 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Tis The ‘Almost Acoustic’ Season
Executive Action: Play It Again Music
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Executive Action: Play It Again Music

October 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Play It Again Music

PROGRAMMING

‘Top 10 Now & Then,’ Knows When…
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‘Top 10 Now & Then,’ Knows When…

November 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Top 10 Now & Then,’ Knows When…
Time To Consult With Don Parker
BRANDING/MARKETING Consultants EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RATINGS 

Time To Consult With Don Parker

November 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Time To Consult With Don Parker
Audacy Launching 97.1 Detroit Sports Radio Network
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Audacy Launching 97.1 Detroit Sports Radio Network

November 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Launching 97.1 Detroit Sports Radio Network
Saga Des Moines Makes The Wright Move
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Saga Des Moines Makes The Wright Move

November 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Saga Des Moines Makes The Wright Move
Patrick Davis Named PD, Q99.7/Atlanta
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

Patrick Davis Named PD, Q99.7/Atlanta

November 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Patrick Davis Named PD, Q99.7/Atlanta
Las Vegas Swapping Totally Legal
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Las Vegas Swapping Totally Legal

November 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Las Vegas Swapping Totally Legal

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